One of the best perks that comes with living in Broome is being surrounded by extremely diverse neighborhoods. You could be gallery hopping in Soho one minute and looking to satiate your appetites around Chinatown the next. There are endless amount of opportunities that should be able to fill up any boring weekend. Here the Broome Street Blog staff has complied a list of interesting and cheap activities around town. These will get you to escape the four walls of this building and hopefully shed off weight from that turkey feast.
1. Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years in New York that Changed Music Forever
Where: Housing Works Bookstore, 126 Crosby Street
When: Wednesday, November 30th, 7 p.m.
Price: Free
Calling all music enthusiasts - The Housing Works Bookstore will host rock journalist Will Hermes as he discusses his latest book chronicling the music scene of the 70s. Artists such as Laurie Anderson, Lenny Kaye, DJ Kool Herc, and Larry Harlow to join in the event.
2. Reid Farrington's: A Christmas Carol
Where: Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street
When: Thursday, December 1st - 18th, 8 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday/4 p.m. Sunday
Price: $10 Student Admission
If Thanksgiving has got you thinking about Christmas, then why not celebrate by going to a remaking of this holiday classic? Be-warned that this is not your average play, clips from various film versions will be shown in conjunction with actors on stage. This combination of beloved classics, with a modern interpretation is sure to captivate audiences. Don't be an Ebenezer Scrooge - go celebrate Christmas cheer!
3. Christmas Benefit Concert for NYC Food Pantries
Where: NYU Law School - Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South
When: Saturday, December 3rd, 5 p.m.
Price: $12 online, $15 at the door
Support those in need this holiday season by jamming to music. All proceeds will go to supporting NYC food pantries such as the Bowery Mission, Father's Heart, and Love Kitchen.
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